52 – How to build a multi-billion dollar property developing company (part 1)

Does the idea of creating a multi-billion dollar property company sound exciting? How do you create one? We speak to someone who has done just that, and we find out how he did it. Don O’Rorke is the executive chairman of Consolidated Properties Group. Consolidated is one of Australia’s leading development companies with a current work book of more than $2 billion. It is a privately owned company that has delivered more than 200 projects over the last 35 years and is at the forefront of creating places that people love to live, work and shop. As a founding member of the company, Don has successfully shaped the business over the past three decades. Don was only 23 when he knocked together his first commercial deal. This was a fascinating conversation as we look back over the many significant projects that have shaped the company, starting with a small commercial project in suburban Brisbane. Don shares his insight into how they did it, what they learned and how things have changed with property developing over the decades. Don was very generous with his time so this ended up being a long chat, so I have broken it up into two parts. Part one covers the watershed projects that have helped catapult the business into bigger things, and part two covers many of the lessons and tips that Don has learnt along the way. In this part keep an ear out for how Don looks to put deals together, how he did a major deal with the commonwealth government at age 26, and what he does to manage risk. And remember if you are interested in learning how to develop property then email me justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com to find out about the mentoring program that is available to help you get started on your journey to becoming a successful property developer. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Lessons for Real Estate Developers There was so much gold in the first part of the discussi...